Pract•ad•goal is a word host Heather Holloway created. It is the sum total of the words ‘practical advancement goals.’ Her intention with this podcast is to teach entrepreneurs how to advance their careers with practical business advice.
Making your dreams a reality is possible. Steve Pederson of the Dream Highway talks about how he changed his life by becoming a multi-company entrepreneur by embracing the journey and creating his own “Dream Highway.”
Practadgoal Talking Points
[1:43] What are Steve’s businesses, and how did he get to where he is today?
- Had to quit his soul-sucking day job and get out of the corporate sphere.
- An opportunity to speak at his church opened the possibility of speaking in front of people.
- He grew his ability to speak without a script and let go of perfectionism.
[6:58] Deadlines & Entrepreneurs
- A lack of a deadline can leave entrepreneurs putting things off.
- Without one, entrepreneurs might not get started.
[8:04] What is the Dream Highway?
- Steve says the Dream Highway comes down to how your journey feels.
- Being present and understanding the voyage never ends, so you have to enjoy it.
[11:41] What Do We Do When the Journey Feels Too Hard?
- If you can talk yourself out of something, it might not be right for you.
- The Dream Highway is a journey about clarifying what you want.
- Remember gratitude each day to keep the road feeling joyful.
[15:30] Documenting Successes Keeps Us Moving
- Keeping track of your wins can help you stay positive.
- Apps can help you see what you accomplished in a concrete way.
- Momentos can give you something to look at when you’re feeling down.
[17:39] Self-Worth Issues as Entrepreneurs
- Self-worth can be a significant battle for many entrepreneurs.
- You need to overcome and unlearn that you’re not worthy.
[20:14] What Was Steve’s Ah-ha Moment?
- He grappled with feelings of depression and worked with a powerful life coach.
- Working with one who specialized in musical careers challenged him to consider his fears.
- He took that new mindset and talked to teens in his church and even wrote a song, “Brain Storming.”
[27:03] What Does “You Are the Difference” Mean?
- After a years-long journey, Steve could finally explain that while “you can make a difference” implies significant work, smaller acts can still impact someone’s life.
- The song, “Your Are The Difference,” came about rather quickly and is available wherever you like to listen to music.
[31:10] What Impact Do You Want to Make?
- Whatever impact comes, remembering what you’ve already achieved can be more important.
- Staying grounded, impacting one person at a time, and being in the moment are Steve’s main goals.
[32:54] The Difference Between a Wish & a Goal
- A wish goes through your mind, and a goal is something you write down.
- Creating a song has so many levels with so many decisions. A song idea is a wish.
- Bringing the song into reality, letting it take on a life of its own, is moving toward a goal. Don’t let the journey be a miserable process.
[35:18] The Dream Highway vs. Despair
- Consider your overall experience. Are you experiencing DESPAIR? Look out for road signs that say what you’re doing isn’t leading you down the Dream Highway.
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